Whanau Ariki Cube Sculpture Turquoise

Whanau Ariki are celestial beings and the children of Urutengangana, The God of Light. They are the stars, planets, meteors, constellations, the Sun and Moon that light up the night sky and the korowai (cloak) of Sky Father Ranginui.

These fun colourful Whanau Ariki cubes have been crafted out of resin by Messini Palace. She casts from vintage carvings that were often produced for the largely Pakeha tourist market at the time and feels there is a subversive nature to her work, breathing a new journey, life and intention into the pieces. These beautiful Whanau Ariki cubes make a lovely keepsake for someone traveling overseas or enjoy collecting the range and create your own stackable sculpture.